Arts/Culture/Weekend: It’s officially summer!

There is no shortage of fun ways to spend the first official summer weekend: dancing in the street, parade watching, funnel cake eating, and living your rock star dreams. Welcome to your weekend edition.

Thursday – Sunday

San Francisco Pride Weekend // Put your party shoes on: it’s time for the 41st annual San Francisco Pride weekend. The largest LGBT gathering in the country, this year’s theme is “In Pride We Trust.” Check out the official Pride website to find details about featured events.

Thursday

Pride weekend at NightLife // Start Pride weekend tonight at NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Frameline will be screening films in the planetarium and African Hall, there will be costume contest, drag show, festive cocktails, and live music. // Details: June 23, 6 pm. Location: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr. (Golden Gate Park), San Francisco. Cost: Adult (21 and over) $12.

Friday – Saturday

2011 US Air Guitar Championships // Instead of spending another weekend at home sharpening your air guitar skills, show the world what you’ve got at the U.S. Air Guitar Championship. Be sure to bring your A game and if you’re lucky win a trip to the U.S. finals! // Details: June 24, 9 pm and June 25, 9 pm. Location: The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., San Francisco. Costs: $20.

The Pink Triangle Installation and Commemoration Ceremony // Rise early and help install the Pink Triangle in honor of gay victims of the Holocaust and on-going crimes against humanity. Volunteers will help install the Pink Triangle on top of Twin Peaks. // Details: June 25, 7 am. Location Twin Peaks Vista Overlook, San Francisco. Cost: Free.

Sunday

Berkeley Juneteenth Festival // If you missed Juneteenth festivities in San Francisco last week or just didn’t get enough, no need to worry! This weekend Berkeley is hosting their 24th annual Juneteenth celebration. The main stage will feature artists incorporating the African American experience, including drumming, neo-soul, reggae, jazz, blues, gospel, and more. There will also be a history exhibit, art activities for kids, and a basketball tournament. // Details: June 26, 10 am-6 pm. Location: Adeline Street, Between Ashby and Alcatraz Avenues, Berkeley. Cost: Free.